Hooker'S Mountain Avens
Dryas hookeriana
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Hooker'S Mountain Avens (Dryas hookeriana) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
2"–8" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
CO, ID, MT, OR and 3 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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Dryas hookeriana is a low-growing evergreen groundcover that forms dense mats with small, leathery leaves and white flowers in summer. This alpine native thrives in full sun with minimal water, making it excellent for rock gardens and difficult sites. The compact growth habit and year-round foliage provide consistent visual appeal.
In an HOA neighborhood
Hooker'S Mountain Avens is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The summer flowers attract bees and beetles, providing nectar during the peak growing season. The dense mat structure can offer shelter for small beneficial insects.
Common questions
- How much sun does Hooker'S Mountain Avens need?
- Hooker'S Mountain Avens grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Hooker'S Mountain Avens bloom?
- Hooker'S Mountain Avens blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Hooker'S Mountain Avens native?
- Hooker'S Mountain Avens (Dryas hookeriana) is native to CO, ID, MT, OR and 3 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Hooker'S Mountain Avens attract?
- Hooker'S Mountain Avens draws bees and beetles.
- Is Hooker'S Mountain Avens HOA-friendly?
- Hooker'S Mountain Avens is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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